11-09-2003, 08:51 PM
Hello
I have had the opportunity to see Moscows Victory Parade in 2002. I have seen others in other cities.
It was great to see, but forewarn it is difficult to get a spot to see it as it is completley blocked off for several blocks around red sqaure. The only place you can see it is on the bridge the crosses the Moscow river towards the Rossiya Hotel, which is across from Saint Basils Church. But to get there you have to take the Metro that gets you to the Lenin Library by the Water Tower which is the entrance for goverment cars. Walk over the Great stone bridge to the other side of the moscow river and walk down to the other stone bridge, where you could see the parade come out of red square and they go down to the front of the Rossiya Hotel, and some of the groups would pass right by you on the stone bridge.
You must take the Metro to the Lenin Library as other Metros will not get you there as they are closed in certain sections.
It is the only place to see it from unless you bribe a cop or have a special pass. Forget about getting into Red Square or even close for a look.
Note there is no military hardware displayed anymore or planes flying over head.
If you have any questions fell free to contact me.
I have had the opportunity to see Moscows Victory Parade in 2002. I have seen others in other cities.
It was great to see, but forewarn it is difficult to get a spot to see it as it is completley blocked off for several blocks around red sqaure. The only place you can see it is on the bridge the crosses the Moscow river towards the Rossiya Hotel, which is across from Saint Basils Church. But to get there you have to take the Metro that gets you to the Lenin Library by the Water Tower which is the entrance for goverment cars. Walk over the Great stone bridge to the other side of the moscow river and walk down to the other stone bridge, where you could see the parade come out of red square and they go down to the front of the Rossiya Hotel, and some of the groups would pass right by you on the stone bridge.
You must take the Metro to the Lenin Library as other Metros will not get you there as they are closed in certain sections.
It is the only place to see it from unless you bribe a cop or have a special pass. Forget about getting into Red Square or even close for a look.
Note there is no military hardware displayed anymore or planes flying over head.
If you have any questions fell free to contact me.
